Arri Alexa VS T2I (Yes you are not in dream) real one

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hi canon boys i have a superise for you some hollywood boys has borrowed arri alexa and they do test with t2i side by side

80.000$ VS 800$

does the quality make you pay 79.200$ extra (im joking)

suprise t2i with CZ lens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a27rP11p04s&feature=player_embedded

and Arri Alexa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvYaz4EkyV0&feature=player_embedded#at=12

if you forget superb functionality and features of arri alexa in the video quality t2i has something to say

dont believe it? see the versus

source:
http://wideopencamera.com/cameras/alexa-cameras/arri-alexa-in-hollywood-test-1/
 
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That's a horrible test.

In addition to that the cameras are comparing apples to oranges.

If someone gave me a budget to have the Alexa no question about it I'd use it. (I love my DSLR but seriously this camera has so many pro things that we are trying to frankenstien into a DSLR.) Also if needed the fact that you can shoot straight to ProRes alone is worth it.

The DSLR world seems like you have to pull teeth to get what we want from Canon to get something more like a video camera.
 
DADA, This has been hashed out before.

There are times that the T2i (and all canon DSLRs currently) would not be able to compete due to technical limitations, but its more than usable for most of us who can't afford a RED.

The fact that Canon's lineup has been used on the big screen and syndicated television speaks for itself. We know already, that's why we're here.
 
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DADA, This has been hashed out before.

There are times that the T2i (and all canon DSLRs currently) would not be able to compete due to technical limitations, but its more than usable for most of us who can't afford a RED.

The fact that Canon's lineup has been used on the big screen and syndicated television speaks for itself. We know already, that's why we're here.
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With all due respect, I don't think this test shows the abilities of either camera - this footage would look very similar with most modern HD cameras - I've seen virtually identical shots taken with CX550s, Canon HFS20s, Panny TM700s, HMC40s, A1s.
Maybe next time a shot could be used that challenges the DR or lowlight, or the abilities to grab detail in a high contrast situation... Thanks for the test none the less - it does show that the time has come where: under ideal conditions most cameras can produce good footage.
Hope you get a chance to test further.
 
i mean yes the arri does look better to me. The colors look less fake and plastic. The motion looks more realistic.

BUT as most everybody has said here this is not a good test

The canon is on a different lens' at different times under different situations.

That being said, nobody is trying to compare the Alexa to the T2i. My t2i does amazingly for narrative work or even some interviews and for the price including lenses, rails, and FF it is an amazing tool. That being said it has very very clear limitations (cmos producing jello, moire, plastic colours). One day i would love to upgrade my t2i to a scarlet s35 (should it ever actually exists) but until then it is a great complement to a production that needs those sfx shots or that narrative work that requires the advantages of the t2i (the glass mostly and the large sensor for low light).


This test, while interesting to compare, really proves nothing.

I'm sorry if i sound like I;\'m just flaming here but we all love our cheap (and int he case of the 7d, less so) cameras for their abilities but nobody is going to believe that this will be the last camera they will ever buy or given a bigger budget they wouldn't go for the bigger rig.
 
As bad as I bag on Canon for seemingly resolving less than 720p in 1080p mode, I have to say that these DSLR's are absolutely perfect for a ~480p product (Internet, DVD) and with some very good technology, you may be able to pull a 720p master out of the hat. Use a GH2 and the output may gain you a 720p master much better. In these terms, what people don't understand is that 480p and 720p are excellent resolutions as long as the master looks realistic (most "720p" cameras such as the Olympus Pen barely resolve 360p in video mode, so these lower quality cameras have been "tricking" people into thinking 720p as the resolution itself is not good enough.) These cameras are amazing for so many purposes, and once you down-rez, things like noise and blockage also fade, it's a win-win. But I think the one sub-set of filmmaking that people are unsure of is that of big-screen filmmaking where all the bad details are a bit bigger. Would a 480p+ master (Canon) or 720p master (Gh2) truly work on the big screen? A little retro-grade softness probably would not hurt a film like Hills Green, but there are softness levels that simply make footage unwatchable no matter the genre.

Luckily, I'd bet there's some pretty advanced technology out there that could restore a lot of sharpness in post, so I'd bet even with the Canon's, you could walk away with up to a 720p master that'd just looks a tad harsh. To me, it's all about delivering a realistic product no matter wether it involves downscaling or restoring detail, and I believe it's possible - so far, I haven't come across a scenario that isn't fixible somewhere down the line (and I'm hoping to amplify that experience with the GH2) so I'm not so worried. I'm very satisfied with where DSLR cameras are, I've always been critical mainly because I felt that the T2i was a complete ripoff features wise when the GH2, 60D, and T3i was just around the corner.
 
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